Should you get a home inspection?
A home inspection is more than another step in the buying process. It is a chance to better understand the home you are purchasing and feel more confident moving forward.
Stay informed with helpful articles from Winspex Limited covering home inspections, radon testing and mitigation, home maintenance, and the systems and components that affect your property. Our blog is designed to provide buyers, sellers, and homeowners with clear, practical information that helps them better understand their homes and make confident decisions.
What is an attic baffle?
An attic baffle, also known as a roof baffle or soffit baffle, is a vent chute installed near the soffits to help keep insulation from blocking airflow into the attic. During home inspections, small attic details like this can tell us a lot about how a home is performing.
Why Radon Levels Change In Ohio Homes (And How Weather Plays a Role)
If you’ve recently had radon testing in Zanesville, Ohio or Muskingum County, it’s important to know that radon levels are not constant. They can change over time.
Radon Isn’t Just Something We Test For — It’s Something We’ve Experienced Firsthand
At our home here in Zanesville, Ohio, our radon levels tested at over 13 pCi/L, more than 3x the EPA recommended action level of 4.0. Like many homes in Muskingum County, we had no idea it was that high.
Think your home is safe from radon? Don’t be so sure.
Many homeowners in Muskingum County, Ohio assume radon isn’t something they need to worry about — especially if their home doesn’t have a basement.
Radon Levels In Muskingum County Are Higher Than You Think
Radon is something we frequently identify during a home inspection in Muskingum County, Ohio, yet many homeowners in Zanesville and surrounding areas don’t realize it may be present in their home.
Is your radon fan actually working? Check this first.
Your radon mitigation fan keeps air moving from beneath your home and vents it outside. Over time, radon fans can wear out, lose power, become noisy, or stop working. If that happens, your system may no longer be creating the suction needed to help reduce radon levels.
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